An IERI – International Educational Research Institute Journal
Name of the index | Variable name | Index was derived from the following variables |
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Use of specific ICT applications | S_USEAPP | IS1G18A: Creating or editing documents (for example to write stories or assignments) IS1G18B: Using a spreadsheet to do calculations, store data or plot graphs (for example using [Microsoft Excel®]) IS1G18C: Creating a simple “slideshow” presentation (for example using [Microsoft PowerPoint®]) IS1G18D: Creating a multimedia presentation (with sound, pictures, video) IS1G18E: Using education software that is designed to help with your school study (for example mathematics or reading software) IS1G18F: Writing computer programs, macros or scripts (for example using [Logo, Basic or HTML]) IS1G18G: Using drawing, painting or graphics software |
Use of ICT for social communication | S_USECOM | IS1G19C: Communicating with others using messaging or social networks (for example instant messaging or [status updates]) IS1G19D: Posting comments to online profiles or blogs IS1G19H: Uploading images or video to an [online profile] or [online community] (for example Facebook or YouTube) IS1G19I: Using voice chat (for example Skype) to chat with friends or family online |
Use of ICT for exchanging information | S_USEINF | IS1G19E: Asking questions on forums or [question and answer] websites IS1G19F: Answering other people’s questions on forums or websites IS1G19G: Writing posts for your own blog IS1G19J: Building or editing a webpage |
Use of ICT for recreation | S_USEREC | IS1G20A: Accessing the Internet to find out about places to go or activities to do IS1G20B: Reading reviews on the Internet of things you might want to buy IS1G20D: Listening to music IS1G20E: Watching downloaded or streamed video (for example movies, TV shows or clips) IS1G20F: Using the Internet to get news about things I am interested in |
Use of ICT for study purposes | S_USESTD | IS1G21A: Preparing reports or essays IS1G21B: Preparing presentations IS1G21C: Working with other students from your own school IS1G21D: Working with other students from other schools IS1G21E: Completing [worksheets] or exercises IS1G21F: Organizing your time and work IS1G21G: Writing about your learning IS1G21H: Completing tests |